Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
- Released April 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax Q Mount
- 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
- Announced August 2013
- Superseded the Pentax Q10
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax Q7, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the FS12 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the FS12 (1/2.3") and Q7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe FS12 was manufactured 5 years before the Q7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FS12 matches up vs the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 and Pentax Q7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FS12 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Pentax Q7
FS12 | Q7 |
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Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic FS12
Q7 | FS12 | |||
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Announced | August 2013 | April 2009 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Pentax Q7
FS12 | Q7 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS12 provides outer measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FS12 versus Pentax Q7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the FS12 compared to the Q7.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS12 and Q7 is 95 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS12 and Q7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The FS12 offers the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more aged FS12 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic FS12 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax Q7 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 | Pentax Q7 |
Class | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2009-04-17 | 2013-08-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Pentax Q |
Lens focal range | 31-124mm (4.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | - |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 8 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 6.30 m | 4.90 m (ISO100/m) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/2000 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 129 grams (0.28 lb) | 200 grams (0.44 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 250 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI68 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 sec, 2 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $228 | $480 |